Articles tagged under: budget
Minnesota Lawmakers Work Through the Budget
Published March 21, 2021
The state budget is a primary focus for Minnesota lawmakers this session. Last week, Governor Tim Walz released revised budget recommendations. Representative John Burkel says the agriculture budget is in a good place. "The only concerning thing I see in…MN Budget Outlook Improves for 2022-23 Fiscal Year
Published March 1, 2021
Minnesota’s February budget outlook is better than the November forecast with the help of federal COVID relief. According to Minnesota’s latest economic forecast, released Friday, a budget shortfall is no longer anticipated for the 2022 – 2023 fiscal year. The…Walz Proposes 2022 – 2023 Biennium Budget
Published January 26, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released a $52 billion budget proposal for the 2022 – 2023 biennium. The proposal would raise taxes for corporations and the wealthy. It emphasizes small business support in COVID and provides an increase in the general…Governor Noem Delivers Budget Address, Multiple Ag Projects Included
Published December 9, 2020
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem updated lawmakers on the state’s current economic position and laid out budget proposals for the coming fiscal year. Governor Noem opened the address by defending her response to the coronavirus pandemic in South Dakota. Also…Budget, Property Taxes and More are Ag Priorities for MN Legislature
Published December 7, 2020
In less than one month, lawmakers will be back in St. Paul, Minnesota to begin a new state legislative session. Ag lobbyist Bruce Kleven says there is restructuring taking place. "Senator Torrey Westrom from Elbow Lake was the ag finance…$1.2B for Infrastructure and More Highlighted in ND Budget Proposal
Published December 3, 2020
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum delivered the state budget proposal for 2021-2023 to the Legislative Assembly. The proposal outlined general fund spending, priority investments and maintain healthy reserves without raising taxes. The proposed budget includes a historic $1.25 billion bonding…A Budget Surplus Forecast for MN in ’20-’21
Published December 2, 2020
The State of Minnesota is expected to have a budget surplus of $641 million for the 2020-2021 biennium. Minnesota Management and Budget released the forecast, saying a $1.3 billion budgetary shortfall is expected for 2022-2023. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz cites…MN Lawmakers Consider Priorities for Final Weeks of Session
Published May 6, 2020
Despite a shift in the budget outlook, Representative Deb Kiel thinks the legislature can still accomplish a bonding bill. "Minnesota has a lot of infrastructure. We need to make sure to take care of roads and bridges," said Kiel. "We…Governor Burgum Proposes 2021-2023 State Budget
Published May 1, 2020
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum outlined proposed 2021-2023 budget guidelines on Friday, saying the budget cuts will range from five-to-15 percent based on the size of the agency. There will also be cuts for higher education. "What we're asking for…